Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Learning Programme Teacher (Zero Hours)
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
Schools are integral to our work and vision, with a broad curriculum-linked programme for visiting schools which spans early years, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Our aim is to inspire and develop lifelong connections with the natural world and foster dialogue around the need for sustainable lifestyles.The zero hours Learning Programme Teacher role mainly consists of delivery of our onsite education sessions, with themes including plant adaptations, evolution, conservation, ecosystems and much more. The role requires you to follow set lesson plans to achieve learning outcomes.This is a permanent post is based at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and is a zero hours contract, with most of your hours being completed during term time and during our busy periods from March to October.This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).Hours of workZeroNumber of vacancies8Contract TypePermanentContract start dateProvisionally 13th January 2025Salary£30,200 per annum (pro rata) [Band C]DirectorateGardensLocationKew Gardens, RichmondClosing Date27/10/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 144.88kb)More detailsOur ideal candidate will have significant experience of teaching in a formal setting or delivering environmental education programmes to pupils from a variety of key stages. You will be required to teach all age groups from early years to key stage 5.The ideal candidate will have an ability to inspire and engage pupils and teachers with enthusiasm, passion and a friendly manner. You must have excellent interpersonal skills to work successfully within a team and with external stakeholders.Please see job description for full requirements.When writing your job application, please give examples of how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification section – these will be scored.No CVs please.Interviews will take place w/c 11th November.A provisional start date of 13th January 2025 has been set.The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.The salary for this position is £30,200 per annum (pro rata) [Band C]Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.
Expected salary
£30200 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:22:28 GMT
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